The Pentax K1 III might be close

**Belnan** · 04-05-2019, 11:41 AM

I guess we will find out if this is legit eventually but maybe somebody on this forum can shed some light on this. Someone on dchome claims to be using a beta version of the Pentax K1 III link K-1 III çœŸä¿‚å¥½æŽ‚ï¼ - Pentax è¨Žè«–å€ - DCHome.net æ•¸ç¢¼å¤©åœ°è«–å£‡ - Powered by Discuz!.

I grabbed the exif data from one of the images, see below.

Camera Brand: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD.
Camera Model: PENTAX K-1 Mark III
Date Taken: 2018:12:16 18:11:14
Focal Length: 31.0 mm
Software: PENTAX K-1 Mark III Ver. 0.41

Kunzite · 04-05-2019, 11:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Was it posted on April 1st?

**NomNamNom** · 04-05-2019, 12:07 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Kunzite

Was it posted on April 1st?

Post shows it was posted 5 days ago.

Not a Number · 04-05-2019, 12:28 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Kunzite

Was it posted on April 1st?

Ah yes

I would love to read all the screaming around here should Ricoh release another update to the K-1 before a new APS-C body

biz-engineer · 04-05-2019, 12:41 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Belnan

The Pentax K1 III might be close

That's the K1 II with Accelerator++ and with A.I. educated exposure (when you press the shutter, if the composition doesn't follow the rule of third, the camera won't take the picture)?

IgorZ · 04-05-2019, 01:17 PM

interesting, but doubt they would release a new full frame camera before releasing at least some lenses that are on the roadmap...

normhead · 04-05-2019, 01:21 PM

PENTAX K-1 Mark III Ver. 0.41

Hard to argue with that, eh?

reh321 · 04-05-2019, 01:22 PM

Originally posted by Not a Number

Ah yes

I would love to read all the screaming around here should Ricoh release another update to the K-1 before a new APS-C body

During one of the interviews during CP+, the Ricoh spokesman said the K-3ii replacement would come before any "FF" body.

**BigMackCam** · 04-05-2019, 01:23 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Not a Number

Ah yes

I would love to read all the screaming around here should Ricoh release another update to the K-1 before a new APS-C body

I think we'd need a couple of paramedics on site

Scintilla · 04-05-2019, 01:24 PM - **2 Likes**

If it had been any version number other than "Ver. 0.41"...

Mistral75 · 04-05-2019, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by Kunzite

Was it posted on April 1st?

Yes, on the 1st of April at 0:41 local time.

There is also the Pentax FK-1 (E-mount 24x36 mirrorless camera): FK-1 - pełnoklatkowy bezlusterkowiec Pentaksa - Optyczne.pl

Originally posted by Maciej Latałło, Optyczne.pl:

FK-1 - Pentax full-frame mirrorless camera

Right now on May [sic!] 1, 2019, Ricoh announced the launch of the full-frame mirrorless Pentax FK-1. It will be a completely new design, combining tradition with modernity.

Pentax can surprise their fans, as in February 2012, when the first digital mirrorless camera of the company was introduced, namely the K-01 model. There was some controversy that mainly concerned the appearance of this camera, designed by Marc Newson. This design, however, proved to be too bold for the conservative users of the brand's equipment and the K-01 was not very successful.

This time the company swears that they will not make a similar mistake again, and the appearance and form of FK-1 were designed with the participation of long-time owners of film cameras of the brand. We cannot rule out that the comments on our website have also contributed to the improvement of this project to some extent, as the producer emphasizes it combines 'tradition with modernity'.

For the time being the detailed specifications of the camera are not known but Ricoh reveals some interesting facts. First of all, the camera will use the Sony FE bayonet, which has been 'released' already 8 years ago. Thanks to this, future users will gain access to a rich portfolio of lenses, manufactured not only by Sony, but also by Zeiss, Sigma or Tamron. Along with the camera, there will also be a K-FK adapter allowing to connect lenses with K mount to the new mirrorless camera. However, some users of the world's largest Pentax forum are worried about whether the engineers will be able to provide compatibility with Limited lenses.

The resolution of the new sensor is not indicated but it is said to have 'around 50MP'. Noteworthy is the autofocus system, based on artificial intelligence algorithms. It is equipped, for example, with a special personal neural network learning module, which will allow to fine-tune the way of working to the needs of the user. This will apply, for example, to the AF speed, so that the change in sharpness does not occur too rapidly.

I very much like the last sentence!

dstar · 04-05-2019, 02:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I think we'd need a couple of paramedics on site

You mistaken we need 24x7 psychiatrist to help with new camera idea addiction

stevebrot · 04-05-2019, 03:30 PM

Originally posted by normhead

PENTAX K-1 Mark III Ver. 0.41

Hard to argue with that, eh?

Of course, those fields in the EXIF may be freely edited.

Steve

**Belnan** · 04-05-2019, 03:47 PM

Apparently so. I didn't realize that actually.

**RGlasel** · 04-05-2019, 04:04 PM - **4 Likes**

No worries, it isn't every website that can get excitement from an April Fool's joke 4 days later.

04-05-2019, 11:41 AM	#1
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090	The Pentax K1 III might be close I guess we will find out if this is legit eventually but maybe somebody on this forum can shed some light on this. Someone on dchome claims to be using a beta version of the Pentax K1 III link K-1 III çœŸä¿‚å¥½æŽ‚ï¼ - Pentax è¨Žè«–å€ - DCHome.net æ•¸ç¢¼å¤©åœ°è«–å£‡ - Powered by Discuz!. I grabbed the exif data from one of the images, see below. Camera Brand: RICOH IMAGING COMPANY, LTD. Camera Model: PENTAX K-1 Mark III Date Taken: 2018:12:16 18:11:14 Focal Length: 31.0 mm Software: PENTAX K-1 Mark III Ver. 0.41

04-05-2019, 02:02 PM	#11
Mistral75 Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Paris, France Posts: 7,526	Originally posted by Kunzite Was it posted on April 1st? Yes, on the 1st of April at 0:41 local time. There is also the Pentax FK-1 (E-mount 24x36 mirrorless camera): FK-1 - pełnoklatkowy bezlusterkowiec Pentaksa - Optyczne.pl Originally posted by Maciej Latałło, Optyczne.pl: FK-1 - Pentax full-frame mirrorless camera Right now on May [sic!] 1, 2019, Ricoh announced the launch of the full-frame mirrorless Pentax FK-1. It will be a completely new design, combining tradition with modernity. Pentax can surprise their fans, as in February 2012, when the first digital mirrorless camera of the company was introduced, namely the K-01 model. There was some controversy that mainly concerned the appearance of this camera, designed by Marc Newson. This design, however, proved to be too bold for the conservative users of the brand's equipment and the K-01 was not very successful. This time the company swears that they will not make a similar mistake again, and the appearance and form of FK-1 were designed with the participation of long-time owners of film cameras of the brand. We cannot rule out that the comments on our website have also contributed to the improvement of this project to some extent, as the producer emphasizes it combines 'tradition with modernity'. For the time being the detailed specifications of the camera are not known but Ricoh reveals some interesting facts. First of all, the camera will use the Sony FE bayonet, which has been 'released' already 8 years ago. Thanks to this, future users will gain access to a rich portfolio of lenses, manufactured not only by Sony, but also by Zeiss, Sigma or Tamron. Along with the camera, there will also be a K-FK adapter allowing to connect lenses with K mount to the new mirrorless camera. However, some users of the world's largest Pentax forum are worried about whether the engineers will be able to provide compatibility with Limited lenses. The resolution of the new sensor is not indicated but it is said to have 'around 50MP'. Noteworthy is the autofocus system, based on artificial intelligence algorithms. It is equipped, for example, with a special personal neural network learning module, which will allow to fine-tune the way of working to the needs of the user. This will apply, for example, to the AF speed, so that the change in sharpness does not occur too rapidly. I very much like the last sentence! Last edited by Mistral75; 04-05-2019 at 02:08 PM.

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Kunzite Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Romania Posts: 15,132	Was it posted on April 1st?

04-05-2019, 12:07 PM - 2 Likes	#3
NomNamNom Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Minneapolis, MN Photos: Gallery Posts: 235	Originally posted by Kunzite Was it posted on April 1st? Post shows it was posted 5 days ago.

04-05-2019, 12:28 PM - 3 Likes	#4
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,525	Originally posted by Kunzite Was it posted on April 1st? Ah yes I would love to read all the screaming around here should Ricoh release another update to the K-1 before a new APS-C body

04-05-2019, 12:41 PM - 3 Likes	#5
biz-engineer Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 12,225	Originally posted by Belnan The Pentax K1 III might be close That's the K1 II with Accelerator++ and with A.I. educated exposure (when you press the shutter, if the composition doesn't follow the rule of third, the camera won't take the picture)?

04-05-2019, 01:17 PM	#6
IgorZ Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ottawa Posts: 1,735	interesting, but doubt they would release a new full frame camera before releasing at least some lenses that are on the roadmap...

04-05-2019, 01:21 PM	#7
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,450	PENTAX K-1 Mark III Ver. 0.41 Hard to argue with that, eh?

04-05-2019, 01:22 PM	#8
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,175	Originally posted by Not a Number Ah yes I would love to read all the screaming around here should Ricoh release another update to the K-1 before a new APS-C body During one of the interviews during CP+, the Ricoh spokesman said the K-3ii replacement would come before any "FF" body.

04-05-2019, 01:23 PM - 2 Likes	#9
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,647	Originally posted by Not a Number Ah yes I would love to read all the screaming around here should Ricoh release another update to the K-1 before a new APS-C body I think we'd need a couple of paramedics on site

04-05-2019, 01:24 PM - 2 Likes	#10
Scintilla Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 347	If it had been any version number other than "Ver. 0.41"...

04-05-2019, 02:04 PM - 1 Like	#12
dstar Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 475	Originally posted by BigMackCam I think we'd need a couple of paramedics on site You mistaken we need 24x7 psychiatrist to help with new camera idea addiction

04-05-2019, 03:30 PM	#13
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by normhead PENTAX K-1 Mark III Ver. 0.41 Hard to argue with that, eh? Of course, those fields in the EXIF may be freely edited. Steve

04-05-2019, 03:47 PM	#14
Belnan Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Nova Scotia Photos: Albums Posts: 1,090 Original Poster	Apparently so. I didn't realize that actually.

04-05-2019, 04:04 PM - 4 Likes	#15
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,227	No worries, it isn't every website that can get excitement from an April Fool's joke 4 days later.

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